Plant Production Support Placement (12.5 months)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Broughton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited, based at Airbus Broughton, is offering a student placement in the Plant Production Support team. The role focuses on supporting Capex funding, budgeting, and continuous improvement through digital solutions.

You will help facilitate growth, chair budget reviews, and contribute to the plant's performance reporting in a dynamic aerospace environment. The placement is open to undergraduates for the entire duration, and applicants should include a CV and Cover Letter

Qualifications

• Undergraduates must remain students for the full duration of the placement.
• CV and Cover Letter required to apply.
• Degree in Business Management, Finance, or Accounting in progress.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-functional reviews and capture innovative ideas from originators.
• Assist project leaders to develop and grow ideas.
• Support Capex submissions and funding applications for new ideas.
• Chair monthly budget reviews with plant representatives and stakeholders.
• Utilise digital solutions to enhance ways of working.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Self-development

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Start date: 16 August 2027 Location: Broughton, North Wales Duration: 12.5 months Applications close on 25 October 2026!

Benefits

• Salary: £24,246 35 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options available depending on the role
• Half day Fridays!
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Plant Production Support team at Airbus Broughton. Plant Production Support team is a team heavily involved in supporting the short and long term strategy of the plant. Our team is always at the forefront of promoting innovation and continuous improvement through forums and key project reviews. We also act as the conscience of the plant by providing a monthly summary report of the business performance across a targeted balance score card. Our team is also responsible for the allocation of Capex funding which is utilised to fund new and exciting projects to drive our company into the future.

What you will be doing

Key specific tasks in the role will include:

• Support multi-functional reviews, where you will hear new and innovative ideas directly from the originator
• Supporting project leaders to facilitate the growth and development of these ideas
• Supporting Capex submissions process through application of funding to back new and innovative ideas
• Chair monthly budget compliant reviews with the plant representatives and key stakeholders to monitor businesses performance across a wide portfolio of projects
• Using digital solutions to enhance ways of working

Requirements

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

*Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*

• Studying towards a degree in Business Management, Finance, or Accounting
• The ability to communicate effectively
• The ability to collate robust and informative presentations
• The confidence to chair key sessions and present accordingly
• A strong interest in self-development
• The desire to work in an open and trusting environment

Security Clearance

You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact

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Company

Airbus Operations Limited

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Improvement & Performance Management

Consent

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services.

In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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